Have sthg done

Related language points

This structure is used :
(1) when you arrange for someone to do something for you.
(2) when something happens to something you own or a part of you. This is often something bad.
Examples (1)
(1) Vicky had her hair cut - A hairdresser cut Vicky's hair.
Compare with :
Vicky c...Read more

General English course books (adults)

Unit 9 AttractionPage 81(1) Examples and analysis
(2) Short gapped article on Cindy Jackson (woman who has changed her appearance through cosmetic surgery)
(3) Word ordering exercise
(4) Speaking - 'Where's the best place in town to get (your hair etc) done?'

Three articles in graded English on the Trump family, charting the creation of the Trump fortune.
Pre-reading section on well-known business leaders. (PDF version)
Lead-in on the Trump family. (PDF version)
Jigsaw reading for groups of three on Donald Trump, his father and grandfather.
Grammar follow-up on participle clauses (PDF advanced version)